Professor Jackie Ying awarded the prestigious Mustafa Prize

Prof. Jackie Ying

Professor Jackie Ying a Singapore based Scientist awarded the prestigious Mustafa prize in the field of Nano-biotechnology. Prof Ying was recognized in particular for her role in developing glucose-sensitive nanoparticles that deliver insulin to diabetic patients only when their blood glucose levels are high.

The system does away with external blood glucose monitoring by finger pricks, and allows insulin to be delivered orally or by the nasal passage, instead of through injections.

The Mustafa Prize recognizes leading researchers and scientists of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states, and Muslim researchers from around the world. She shared with  "The Straits Times" that she intends to use a portion of the prize money to get more students intrigued about science, such as through exchange trips to renowned overseas science institutions and better-equipped school laboratories. She will start her effort at her alma mater Raffles Girls' School. 

Prof Ying, was born in Taipei, and raised in Singapore and New York, converted to Islam in her 30s.

Sources: Musta prize, The straits Times

The Edward M. Kennedy (EMK) Center, Dhaka

To receive current updates , counseling about Education USA , the Edward M. Kennedy (EMK) center, Dhaka  provides healthy support to the students , who are interested to pursue higher education in the USA. It also engaged in basic counseling on application process to American educational institutions, the EMK Center also provides students direct access to the American Center library resources like books, CDs and study guides along with the EMK Center’s own library resources. The counselor's are trained by EducationUSA and is available on weekdays at the EMK Center for one on one appointments and is also able to visit educational institutions, if proposed. The EMK Center coordinates directly with the American Center in order to ensure that students receive current, comprehensive and accurate information about colleges and universities in the USA.

Activity A:A: Free Seminar regarding studying in the US, EVERY TUESDAY, 3:30 PM @ EMK Center 

Activity B : Free Seminar on University Search Process,  WEDNESDAY [Twice a month], 3:30 PM @ EMK Center 
Address of the EMK Center:-

Midas Center Building (9th Floor)
Plot#5, Road#16 (old 27), Dhanmondi,Dhaka – 1209, Bangladesh.

info@emk.com.bd, +88 (02) 9119752, 9119768, 9119776, 9119783 

Web: http://www.emk.com.bd/go-to-usa-for-education/

Cross Culture Internships 2016

Cross Culture Internships Applications 2016

The Cross Culture Internships offers young Professionals and committed volunteers the opportunity to expand their professional and political competence as well as as to gather international experience through a stay in another cultural context. It is implemented in partnership with the German Federal Foreign Office. The Internships are mainly offered in the following fields:-

Legal dialogue, Justice & Human Rights, International politics & political education, Environment, Knowledge society & Education,Economy & development cooperation, Media, Arts & culture

For participant the benefits are:-

For GERMAN : visa fee, health insurance, travel costs round trip, a monthly grant of 1.100 Euro, (accommodation and public transport at destination to be organized and paid by participant ).

For participants from ABROAD: visa fee, health insurance, travel costs round trip, a monthly grant of  550 Euro, accommodation in Germany, urban public transport at destination.

Carefully read the Technical Requirements and how to proceed with the Application documents  There are Two parts in the Application form, PART 1 which is for the Applicant and PART 2 for the Applicants parents organizations. All details information like application guideline, FAQ are well described in the ifa (Institut für Auslands¬beziehungen) website. The last date submitting the application for Bangladeshi applicants is 6 December 2015. Best of Luck and wishes a success to get the opportunity of internships to the all applicants.